Common Heliotrope
Heliotropium arborescens 'Fragrant Delight'
Boraginaceae
Growth habit
Shrub
Perennation
Cultivated as annual
Biocultural value
Dense clusters of purple flowers have a soft sweet vanilla fragrance.
Location
Source of plant
Select Seeds
Description
This variety has fragrant, vanilla-scented violet flowers in sprays bloom atop the tall stems. The dark leaves are tinged with purple. Annual, 2' tall' blooms summer to fall.
USDA Hardiness Zone
10
Special characteristics
fragrance, tender perennial